SMS students experience reality

Sashabaw Middle School hosted a ‘Reality Store? on March 18. Students recieved information from actual business professionals in an array of fields. The different business participants spoke to students about their career and answered any questions from the kids. The day was broken up into three sections: reality store, computer lab and presenters. The reality […]

A man’s snow is his castle

The recent snowfalls were all the motivation needed for 27-year-old Oxford resident Karl Oxlade and his friends to cause quite a stir at his father’s home on Woodleigh Way Dr. in the Oxford Lakes subdivision. Oxlade, who moved to Oxford from England three years ago, and his friend Ben Logan, 23, were the masterminds behind […]

Going once, going twice, sold!

The Clarkston Area Optimist Club hosted its 17th Annual Fund-raiser, ‘A Night on the Town,? on March 19. The event was held at the elegant Liberty Grille and Golf Club in Clarkston. The guest list was impressive, and everyone came together to support the good causes the Optimist Club promotes. ‘Basically, all the funds will […]

Freshman hoopsters make it 19-0

The future of Oxford girls basketball looks to be in good hands as this year’s Freshman team went undefeated this season. In their final game of the season, the girls defeated Holly 37-7 to cap off the perfect record. ‘The girls had a great season,? said Freshman Head Coach Sally King. ‘It was definitely something […]

Grapplers fall in state semifinals

The Varsity Wrestling team couldn’t hold off the Shamrocks during their 35-25 semi-final loss to Detroit Catholic Central on Saturday, Feb. 27. The entire crowd at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek saw Oxford take a 25-3 lead over the DCC with seven matches to go. Oxford Head Coach Scott Couch knew they were heading […]

Hoopsters lose one to Holly, ready for district play

Districts are the next stop for the Varsity Boys Basketball team as they closed out their regular season this past week. In their final game of the season against Holly, the Wildcats lost a 68-58 decision on Friday, Feb. 25. The Wildcats were led by senior Gary Wurtz with 15 points and three steals. Junior […]

Lady Cats lose in district opener

The Varsity Girls basketball season came to an abrupt end on Monday, March 1 as they lost their district opener to Romeo 59-41. Oxford fought hard the entire game after losing their senior starting point guard Allie Laidlaw within the opening two minutes of the game. The team felt the immediate effects as they struggled […]

Bowlers headed to state competition

After finishing second at Regionals last year, the Varsity Girls bowling team wanted to make sure they didn’t fall short this year. Their efforts paid off as they were crowned regionals champs on Feb. 27 after two days of solid bowling at Oak Lanes in Westland. ‘This is a good team,? said Head Coach JR. […]

Icers win six in a row, head to regionals

The Wildcats closed out their regular season by winning their last six games, giving them a 19-5 overall record for the season. Their last victory was a 2-1 decision over Swartz Creek on Saturday, Feb. 27 in an intense contest on Senior night. ‘We outshot them 40-16 for the game and their goalie was very […]

Therapy dogs provide affection, comfort

Caroline Glasscock rocks her pit bull to sleep every night for thirty minutes. ‘My kids and grandkids get jealous,? she said. ‘They’re more than just dogs, they’re a part of the family.? It’s clear Glasscock loves dogs, making her the perfect president of the foundation ‘Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs?. Therapy dogs are trained to provide affection […]